Rosuvastatin Unicorn 5/10/20/40 5mg/10mg/20mg/40mg FC tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
To reduce cardiovascular risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia.
Dosage (summary)
Start at 5 mg once daily; adjust based on response, max 40 mg.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 week, Max response: 4 weeks
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Asian ancestry
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; use contraception.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Gemfibrozil
- Protease inhibitors
- Fusidic acid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin
- Active liver disease
- Severe renal impairment
- Myopathy
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Myalgia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Increased hepatic transaminases
Counselling Points
- Report muscle pain or weakness immediately.
- Avoid alcohol and monitor liver function.
- Take at the same time each day.
Serious warnings
- Risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
- Liver function monitoring recommended
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